Job overview

To undertake imaging and of patients within the ophthalmic specialty to be used for diagnosis, record purposes, teaching and publication. This position is a training role, and the candidate will begin a period of dedicated training covering all the core imaging modalities used in ophthalmic imaging and will initially be based at the REI in Derriford. The candidate will be assessed in each area before being finally signed off and promoted to Band 4 level. This role is specifically designed to support the virtual glaucoma and macular services that will be at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Plymouth.

The candidate will be expected to provide a short presentation at interview demonstrating an example of their technical based training/experience.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The main Ophthalmic Imaging Service is based at the Royal Eye Infirmary, however, this new role will eventually be based at the Community Diagnostic Centre in Plymouth. Ophthalmic Imaging has a diagnostic imaging role (including Ocular Coherence Tomography, Visual Fields Testing, Retinal Photography & Anterior segment scanning) essential to the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ophthalmic disorders. The ophthalmic instruments used to image patients are technically demanding and require high levels of concentration for extended periods. An Ophthalmic Imaging Technician must develop a good understanding of ophthalmic conditions and take many factors into account when prioritising patients during clinic sessions. The Ophthalmic Imaging Technician is under significant pressure to produce results within a specified time period to enable patients to be treated before vision loss occurs. This will involve working evenings and weekends at the new CDC in Plymouth. A Total of 30,137 patients imaged per year. Total of 10,051 visual fields tests are performed each year. Approximately 55,000 patients imaged annually with the majority of these having multiple procedures.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.